Picardy Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Chateau de Chantilly which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements
Saint-Vulfran Cathedral featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture
Saint-Vulfran Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage architecture
Chateau de Chantilly which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements
Saint-Vulfran Cathedral featuring heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Whether you like history, art, gastronomy, hiking or theme parks, Picardy has a thousand things to offer.

Known as the birthplace of France, Picardy boasts six cathedrals, medieval towns, castles, famous museums, the Asterix amusement park, outstanding nature sites, forest trails, unique culinary specialities and even its own language: Picard.

Amiens is home to the largest cathedral in France, a Gothic monument listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the House of Jules Verne. The cathedrals of Soissons, Noyon, Laon, Senlis and Beauvais are also beautiful examples of Gothic architecture.

Lose yourself in the narrow cobbled streets of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, a pretty medieval town with a pleasure port and a traditional mariners’ quarter.

Chantilly, famous for its whipped cream, is worth a visit for its estate, made up of the castle, which houses the second largest collection of ancient paintings after the Louvre, the Grandes Écuries, and its park.

Saint-Quentin has a flamboyant Gothic-style town hall and a rich Art Deco heritage.

Compiègne, a royal and imperial city, is laden with history. Visit its town hall, its churches and its Imperial Palace.

If you are travelling as a family, spend a day at Parc Astérix.

Nature lovers can go hiking and discover the Marais d’Isle nature reserve, home to rare birds, or the Somme Bay, which houses the largest colony of harbour seals in France.

History buffs can follow the Battle of the Somme Remembrance Trail.

During your stay, why not enjoy a beer and taste the many local specialities, such as Maroilles cheese, a Flamiche leek tart or Amiens macarons.

Start your holiday in Picardy by flying into Beauvais Airport, or travel by car or train through the Channel Tunnel. Shuttle buses run from the main transport hubs to cities such as Amiens and Saint-Quentin.

Gothic or art nouveau architecture, local gastronomy or large green spaces: Picardy caters to all tastes.

Where to stay in Picardy

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Centre Ville

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

While visiting Centre Ville, you might make a stop by sights like Gambetta Square and Musée de l'Hotel de Berny.

Centre Ville
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Saint-Jacques - Saint-Roch

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Saint-Jacques - Saint-Roch and surrounding area, you can visit Zenith Amiens and Amiens Cathedral.

Saint-Jacques - Saint-Roch

Centre Ville

4/5(2 area reviews)

Centre Ville is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Compiegne Hotel de Ville and Musée de la Figurine Historique.

Centre Ville
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Amiens Nord

Amiens Nord might not have many top sights, but Hortillonnages Floating Gardens and Amiens Cathedral are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Amiens Nord
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Saint-Honoré - Jeanne d'Arc

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Saint-Honoré - Jeanne d'Arc and surrounding area, you can visit Zenith Amiens and Jules Verne House.

Saint-Honoré - Jeanne d'Arc
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Henriville

While Henriville isn't home to many top sights, Jules Verne House and Amiens Cathedral are some notable places to visit nearby.

Henriville
The Originals Boutique Hôtel Amiens Sud

The Originals Boutique Hôtel Amiens Sud

3 out of 5
73 Avenue Valery Giscard d'Estaing, Amiens, Somme
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Amiens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (307 reviews)
"This hotel offered great value especially as parking is free and in a properly secure/gated car park. Although plenty of spaces (50+) it can still be difficult to find a space (weekend). But there are street spaces outside anyway. Lovely staff. The hotel had a hostel vibe which continued to the hallways ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

The Originals Boutique Hôtel Amiens Sud
Moxy Amiens

Moxy Amiens

3 out of 5
29/33 Rue Paul Tellier, Amiens, Somme
The price is ₹6,848 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹6,848
₹7,832 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Amiens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tour Perret and Berny's ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (708 reviews)
"This is a great hotel to stay at. Its location makes it convenient to the train station and many of the attractions in Amiens. It is a walkable city with some lovely parks. Staff were pleasant rather than friendly but helpful when needed. This is our second stay at this hotel and we would stay again ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Moxy Amiens
Hostellerie Saint Vincent Beauvais Aéroport

Hostellerie Saint Vincent Beauvais Aéroport

3 out of 5
241 Rue De Clermont, Espace Saint Germain, Beauvais, Oise
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹5,082 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹5,082
₹5,790 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Beauvais. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (642 reviews)
"Good hotel for the price"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Hostellerie Saint Vincent Beauvais Aéroport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Appart'City Confort Amiens Gare

Appart'City Confort Amiens Gare

3 out of 5
80 Boulevard d'Alsace-Lorraine, Amiens, Somme
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Amiens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions The Floating gardens ...
7.6/10 Good! (959 reviews)
"Simple clean property, no AC but big windows, it was a good base camp for sight seeing."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Appart'City Confort Amiens Gare
Nemea Appart Hotel Coliseum Amiens Centre

Nemea Appart Hotel Coliseum Amiens Centre

3 out of 5
25 Rue Frédéric Petit, Amiens, Somme
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Amiens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (150 reviews)
"Good simple accommodation in walking distance to all the main sites of Amiens. Very friendly staff and simple accommodation."

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025

Nemea Appart Hotel Coliseum Amiens Centre
Appart Hotel Odalys City Amiens Blamont

Appart Hotel Odalys City Amiens Blamont

25, Rue du Blamont, Amiens, Somme
Stay at this aparthotel in Amiens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (281 reviews)
Bon rapport qualité prix
"Un bon endroit pour visiter à pied Amiens. L’endroit était calme et propre. Le Stationnement sur place nous a permis de laisser la voiture et de découvrir la ville à pied."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Appart Hotel Odalys City Amiens Blamont
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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